Graffiti Abatement

Graffiti cleanup is a top priority in The City of San Marcos. The city employs a full-time graffiti removal team and strives to remove graffiti on public and private property within 24-48 hours of being reported.

How to Report Graffiti

You can report graffiti to the City in one of the following convenient ways:

The City prosecutes vandals when arrests have been made. Within the past year, 15 juveniles were arrested for graffiti vandalism in San Marcos. All of the suspects were convicted of Felony Vandalism; the cost of the damage was over $400 and the defendants had a prior conviction for vandalism. On average, each defendant must reimburse the City approximately $1,200. All were assigned to Juvenile Diversion programs and several served time in Juvenile Hall.

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